Karwa Chauth 2026: Thunderstorm alert likely to shroud moonrise in Punjab, Haryana; check Punjab muhurat, moonrise timings in your city
PTC News Desk: Karwa Chauth is being celebrated across India on Thursday, October 29. Women observing the fast can check the puja muhurat and Moonrise timings to plan their rituals and break their fast.
According to published Panchang timings, the Karwa Chauth puja muhurat is expected to be from around 5:38 pm to 6:56 pm. The Chaturthi Tithi is scheduled to begin at approximately 1:06 am and end at 10:09 pm on October 29.
The Moon is expected to rise at around 8:17 pm, although the exact timing may vary from city to city.
Expected Moonrise timings for major cities:
New Delhi: 8:17 pm
Noida: 8:16 pm
Ghaziabad: 8:16 pm
Gurugram: 8:18 pm
Chandigarh: 8:12 pm–8:17 pm
Ludhiana: 8:11 pm
Amritsar: 8:11 pm
Dehradun: 8:02 pm
Haridwar: 8:03 pm
Lucknow: 8:06 pm
Prayagraj: 8:39 pm
Kolkata: 7:47 pm
Mumbai: 9:00 pm
Pune: 8:58 pm
Hyderabad: 8:41 pm
Bengaluru: 8:55 pm
Rain, thunderstorm alert for Chandigarh, Panchkula
Meanwhile, a fresh western disturbance is likely to affect the weather in Chandigarh, Mohali and Panchkula on Karwa Chauth. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of thunderstorms, lightning and strong winds reaching speeds of 40–60 kmph on Thursday.
There is also a possibility of hailstorms at isolated places in Punjab and Haryana until Friday. The weather system is expected to remain active from Thursday until Friday morning, raising concerns that cloudy skies could affect visibility of the Moon during the evening. Women observing the fast traditionally wait for the Moon to appear before breaking it.
The IMD has forecast light to moderate rainfall at a few places in Chandigarh and Punjab, while many areas of Haryana may receive rain on Thursday.
IMD issues safety advisory
The weather department has advised people to stay indoors during thunderstorms, lightning, strong winds and hailstorms. People have also been warned against taking shelter under trees during severe weather.
Farmers have been advised to move harvested crops to safe locations. They should also avoid irrigation and the use of fertilisers and pesticides during the period of unsettled weather.
The IMD has warned that the weather could damage standing crops and harvested produce, break small tree branches and affect weak structures. Temporary disruptions to electricity and water supplies are also possible.
Rain may cause waterlogging and reduce visibility, potentially slowing traffic and affecting travel.
- PTC NEWS
